---
title: "Understanding the Food System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02da53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2022-03-08"
---

# Understanding the Food System

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02da53

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The Food Standards Agency (FSA) focuses on "Understanding the Food System." This project falls under the category of research and development services, with the main procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement is currently in the contract award stage, with a key active contract valued at £170,000, signed on 2nd March 2022. The service primarily aims to enhance insights into food systems within the UK and outlines specific deliverables, including the development of policy toolkits and evidence reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and policy development, particularly those with expertise in food systems and public health. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and insights are encouraged to participate in future opportunities, as the FSA aims to form strategic partnerships that foster effective policymaking in the food sector. Suppliers capable of meeting the outlined requirements and delivering high-quality, evidence-based resources would be well-positioned to compete successfully for this and similar contracts.

## Notice

Understanding the Food System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006380-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006380-2022
- 26 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021219-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Food.gov.uk
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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